From Miley to Mariah, Look Back at 10 Years of New Year’s Eve Performances

In just a few short days, the ball will drop, the confetti-cannons will fire and a new year will officially come into focus. And while Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey are ready to ring in New Year's Eve 2018, we'd be remiss to forget all those that came before — more than 40 years' worth.

Since 1973, as a means to answer Guy Lombardo's annual big-band broadcast on CBS and reach a younger audience, Dick Clark'sNew Year's Rockin' Evehas celebrated each new year by welcoming contemporary pop acts to perform in New York City. And since the event's premiere, which featured sets from Blood, Sweat & Tears and Al Green, the broadcast has featured the likes of The Pointer Sisters, U2, Pink and many, many more, who've each happily lit up Times Square.

Before New York ushers in 2018, we're looking back at some of the past decade's most standout performances. Check out a gallery of New Year's Eve sets from 2008-onward below, and if you've got a fond memory of one in particular, share it in the comments.